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DN03 VBZ

2003 Piaggio Nrg

Yellow Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2015
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

29,793 mi
Last recorded29,793 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2014
Typical for 2003 Piaggio Nrg13,038 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN03 VBZ
MakePiaggio
ModelNrg
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2014 29,793 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 25,540 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2011 25,537 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Rear position lamp incorrect colour (1.1.2b)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 26 Oct 2010 22,014 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2010 22,014 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

Fuel cap sealing washer missing (7.2.2c)

Nearside Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Pass 25 Nov 2009 19,234 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

slight play in both front fork legs.

Fail 23 Nov 2009 19,234 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Fuel cap sealing washer missing (7.2.2c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle obscured (1.4.1)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

slight play in both front fork legs.

Pass 21 Nov 2007 15,455 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2007 15,455 miles

Front Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Fail 15 Jul 2006 15,411 miles

Front Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))

Nearside Front Front suspension assembly excessive wear or free play in a front suspension component (2.3.4)

Offside Front Front suspension assembly component excessively corroded. (2.3.1)

Offside Front Front suspension assembly excessive wear or free play in a front suspension component (2.3.4)

Offside Rear Lower Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

How Reliable is the Piaggio Nrg?

Based on 52,129 MOT tests across 11,607 vehicles.

72.9%
Pass Rate
1,126
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
11,607
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

suspension has excessive stiffness in the suspension movement. 1,779
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1,732
shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. 1,263
Steering headbearing has excessive free play 1,239
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 1,142
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DN03 VBZ is a 2003 Piaggio Nrg in Yellow with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2003 Piaggio Nrg models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.0% with a typical mileage of 13,038 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Piaggio Nrg fails its MOT is suspension has excessive stiffness in the suspension movement., accounting for 1,779 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DN03 VBZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Piaggio Nrg typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 23 years old, this Piaggio Nrg is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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DN03 VBZ is a 2003 Piaggio Nrg, first registered on 20 July 2003.

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